Sunday, July 21, 2019

Commemoration of the Forthcoming 75th Anniversary of Operation Market-Garden

As one of the principal themes from its inception this blog has focused on the World War II Operation Market-Garden and the Battle of Arnhem/Oosterbeek. As seemingly obscure and esoteric as the subject may seem to the average viewer, it has enjoyed a rather amazing popularity, and certainly a  highly educational and rewarding experience for the author. At the time of the compilation of this article the blog has seen over 740,000 hits from 203 nations/countries including all fifty of the United States, and the majority of its territories, all in the span of eight years (2011-2019).

On the auspicious occasion of the forthcoming 75thAnniversary in two months (September 17th), the author has pondered on how best he could appropriately commemorate the battle, and those who fought and gave their lives as an ultimate sacrifice. Most viewers over a span of time have discovered an article or two of personal interest, but may or may not have realized the full range of articles which have been written on the subject in this blog. So, while expressing most sincere thanks to both past, current and future viewers of, followers, and contributors to the blog, the author would like to provide an anthology for their convenience.

Overall Planning for Operation Market-Garden

A Combat Veteran Recalls the Battle of Arnhem

Glider Operations at Operation Market-Garden

Intelligence at the Battle of Arnhem

Communications at the Battle of Arnhem

Logistics at the Battle of Arnhem

Airborne Artillery at the Battle of Arnhem

Small Arms and Equipment of a British Airborne Division circa 1944
http://arnhemjim.blogspot.com/2012/11/some-infantry-weapons-of-1st-airborne.html
http://arnhemjim.blogspot.com/2017/07/detailed-list-of-arms-and-equipment-of.html

Airborne Ground Transportation at the Battle of Arnhem

Movies about Operation Market-Garden and the Battle of Arnhem
http://arnhemjim.blogspot.com/2015/07/a-bridge-too-far-movie-casting-mirrors.html

Toy Soldiers and Miniatures commemorating Operation Market-Garden and the Battle of Arnhem
Past Commemoration of Operation Market-Garden and the Battle of Arnhem

Operation Market-Garden Then and Now; the Battle of Arnhem and Oosterbeek (September 17-25, 1944).